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Wonderful Stay
Posted by gripdxd on 10/20/2008
I stayed here recenty for a 1 night stay and had a great experience with my boyfriend. The room and it's amenties were super nice. The bathroom was amazing, I just wish I had bought bubble bath. We had cocktails at the lounge and it was a chill atmosphere. We had also ordered late night room service and had the Philly Lunchbox, it came with a pint of Ben & Jerrys, it was a sweet surprise..we were expecting just a few scoops. OH and love the big flat screen TV! They held our bags as we checked out and toured the city and the valet guys offered my boyfriend coffee too when he overheard him saying he needed a cup as well. Great experience and very pleased.
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Stay Here, Sofitel Philly is Fantastic
Posted by chalklounge on 04/26/2007
My girlfriend and I (seemingly the opener for all of my Citysearch reviews...hmm) stayed here for a night a few weeks back during our weekend sojourn to Philadelphia. We're New Yorkers who wanted to do something different without having to travel far. We settled on Sofitel based on positive reviews both here and on other sites and I literally could not have been more impressed. The staff was delightful from moment one -- from check-in to valet to after-dinner drinks and dessert at Le Bourse. Even the most modest room was beautiful 5-star quality with a luxury bed and bathroom to match. I would literally like this bathroom in my own home, ok? If that wasn't enough, we checked out bags for 5 hours after checkout so that we could walk the city Sunday afternoon. While waiting for valet to bring us my car, the bellhop heard me make an off-hand comment about wanting coffee for the road and he said "would you like me to bring you and your girlfriend a cup?" He proceeded to go to the back halls and emerge with two cups of coffee with all the trimmings, just because he could. It's the little things.
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Beautiful Hotel!
Posted by mel85 on 08/09/2006
I'm originally from the Philadelphia area, but was back in town for a wedding. Since my husband has never been to Philly, I was quite excited to make it a good experience and show him what an amazing city it can be. The Hotel Sofitel was the perfect choice. The room was gorgeous and spacious (we had a Superior King, I believe). The warm tones and wood accents really made it very welcoming and cozy. Even the bathroom was roomy with very charming touches. The bed was unbelievable, like laying down on a cloud. I think we may have to buy one of the feathertops as our bed at home now seems like a rock in comparison. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, couldn't ask for better service. The location was excellent for exploring the city. It's very close to Rittenhouse Square and the Historic district/Society Hill/Penns Landing was a very quick cab ride away. It's also very convenient to some of the best restaurants in the city. Also, the bar was a nice place to unwind after a day of exploring. I highly recommend the Key Lime Martini. We would go back in a heartbeat and have already decided to look into staying at other Sofitel locations during our travels.
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Lovely, just lovely
Posted by zahmier on 07/24/2006
I took my boyfriend there back in february and he is still raving about it today. I had planned a weekend for us in Philly and in no way was I disappointed! We had gotten one of their king suites on one of the top floors and everything from the room to the service was wonderful. A plus was the amazing shower with plenty of room and there fab bar/restuarant! Believe me, if your looking for beauty and comfort at a reasonable price, this is it! Oh and their beds had to be sent from heaven itself. The beds are so comfortable that they offer an order catalog so that you can adorn your bed with their comfort. In fact, the bedding was so great, that when we got home, we ordered ALL the bedding for our bedroom and guestroom. This was truely an experience to remember
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Sofitel Philadelphia
Posted by Anila V. on 12/17/2005
The bed here was extremely comfortable. The room was average-sized and the bathroom was lovely. The staff did their best to may our stay wonderful. The location is good. Food here was delicious. Everything was clean and the decor was amazing. It is a great place for a romantic getaway and I had a blast here.
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good place to stay
Posted by Veronica A. on 10/01/2005
Sofitel is a french chain of hotels. The rooms are large, comfortable, clean and generally very quiet. It is in a great location - right near City Hall and only a few minutes from Old City and the Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Betsy Ross's house. The only downside to this place is that the rooms do not have coffee makers so plan accordingly.
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unbelievable hotel in downtown Philly
Posted by roadtripper on 08/24/2005
Stayed here Aug. 23rd '05 (midweek) in one of their suites (GET A SUITE; it's not much more expensive!!!!) and was impressed with everything...from check in to check out.
This place is charming, and it has great character. I selected it after reading all the great reviews on this site, and I couldn't be happier. I wouldn't even bother researching other 4-star hotels in Philly, there is no way any others are this good. Stay here, and if you aren't as impressed as I am, I will be SHOCKED.
A+.
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The bed...ohhhhhh the bed!
Posted by mhsouder on 08/05/2005
I think this is my new favorite hotel in the city. As a matter of fact, I'm sitting in my room at the Sofitel writing this review. This is my first stay here, but what was outstanding to me is that once I was in my room, I could hear neither street sounds nor noises from nearby rooms or the hall (I am on the 14th floor). What makes it shine to me, though, is the bed. It's like sleeping on a cloud, with its soft pillows, padding, and comforter. The best rest I've had in longgggggg time. Perfect location near Rittenhouse Square. I would highly recommend it.
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Fabulous!!!
Posted by steph_teaches on 06/03/2005
My husband and I stayed at the Sofitel Philadelphia for our 10th anniversary (6-3-05) and what an experience! The best hotel we have every stayed in. The service was awesome, the suite was absolutely gorgeous and immaculate! We were greeted with a welcome package (Evian water, 3 boxes of chocolates and an anniversary card) that added to the special occasion. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. We enjoyed a breafast in the restaurant and it was superb. Great atmosphere and very romantic! We will never stay anywhere else in the city- we found our place- The Sofitel Philadelphia. We highly recommend it!
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TOP NOTCH!!!
Posted by ncspiffy on 04/02/2005
I have just returned from my first trip to Philly with my wife. I was directed to this hotel through citysearch(top romantic hotel) and it did not disappoint! The Hotel Sofitel in Philadelphia is without question one of the very best hotels we have ever stayed at in any city! This place is first class in service from start to finish: bellhop, front desk, concierge, restaurant staff, room service, etc. It was a rainy Saturday and they even supplied my wife and I with umbrellas for use for the entire day! The room was spacious and amenities appreciated. The turndown service with chocolates were out of this world! My objective now is to do everything in my power to stay at the Sofitel in all cities!
